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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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